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Ferrets have specific diet, habitat, exercise and healthcare requirements that must be met in order to maintain proper health. Here you'll find all the essential items to help your ferret thrive.

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I have 8 year old female ferret. and keep lossing hair on back. I understand they live about 7 to 8 year old.do you think she is too old and she is lossing hair. or should I take her to vet? I have give her the vitamins and hair triments , and not geting better.

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Take her to the vet. Mine died last year from metastasized adrenal cancer. She was only 4. The first signs I noticed but didn't think were serious was her fur changed color and then started thinning. Yours may also have an adrenal issue. I know this was posted 11 months ago, but I hope you ended up taking her to a vet or will now.

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Ferrets do not lose hair just simply because they are old, there is an underlying issue causing the hair loss. Hair loss can have several different underlying causes, some examples include external parasites (fleas) or hyperadrenocorticism (a disease of the adrenal glands). We would recommend an exam with your veterinarian to determine the underlying cause and most appropriate treatment.

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hello I was wondering about a ferrets diet im going to be getting one so I want to be sure I feed them RIGHT. ive seen that ferrets eat meat? can they just be on kibble? or do they need meat to also keep healthy and if so what types and kind? can they eat cat can? things like that or chicken necks whole frozen mice? andy tips would be greatly appreciated.

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